A pair of proud heads br pose br beak to beak br br The spring sun winks from a cool sky. br br The peahen peers at her regal mate br myopically, br hypnotically, br pecking him br provocatively br on the cheek. br br The camellias smile with fat pink faces. br br The peacock can’t believe his luck. br He stands trance-still, br crop full with desire, br train trailing long and limp br behind him. br br Almond petals cover the grass in pink confetti.